Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 15 May
Meeting: ATC Mid May (METRO HEATS)
Last updated 14/05/2026 at 19:51 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
MID-WINTER XMAS 26 JUNE- NORTHERN METRO PACERS HT 1 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R45 MOBILE, 1700m
For R37 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats to be run on 15 & 22 May with the Final to be run on 29 May for a stake of $35,000. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Miss Brabant: BL-Off, The Savoy: RD-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Betterthancheddar-God Forbid(by Elsu) [God Dam 6m(Betterthancheddar)]
- Owner:
- W J W Anstis
- Breeder:
- W J W Anstis
- Comment:
- Dual acceptor with a suitable draw over sprint if she lines up here. Combos hope

Starts
37
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$55,711
Winning Stakes
$30,250
Win Dividend
$0.76
Place Dividend
$0.76
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 36 | 4 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 30 | 3 | 6 | Distance | 15 | 3 | 5 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Mobile | 37 | 4 | 7 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 1 | 1 | Right | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Towers
14 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
4/4
Soul Artist
MR:1-57.7
57.8
4.6L
Prkd,ld 1850,trld bell,3-bk,fght on
D Towers
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
2/1
Tasi Ahnau
MR:2-01.8
58.3
Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,powerful
S Abernethy
10 days
4th up
3YO+ F&M R37 to R43 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
Bettor Belle
MR:1-55.2
57.3
1.4L
Gate speed to dictated,gathered in
D Towers
18 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2100m
Good
4/3
Muchacho
MR:2-07.7
64.3
6.9L
Ld out,brk crossing,4-bk inr,useful
DEAR GOD - broke racing off the crossing near the 1600m when leading hampering trailing runners and losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
A Poutama
20 days
2nd up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Skys Legacy
MR:1-58.4
59.7
6.1L
Trld,3-bk,up prkd 1750,outfinished
A Poutama
98 days
1st up
3YO+, R38 to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Iron Mike Tyson
MR:1-59.5
59.3
15L
Ld out,trld 1550,thru,outkicked inr
DEAR GOD - co-trainers P & V Blanchard were issued a warning for presenting the mare to race with removable deafeners not notified.
M Ranger
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Crippa Max
MR:2-03.0
58.4
M Ranger
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
The Night Fox
MR:2-04.0
59.2
F Schumacher
14 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Fast
5/2
Upstage
MR:1-56.4
57.5
7.4L
Made ld,no peace,tckld 200,no more
- Breeding:
- 3 br g Bettor's Wish-Pistol Packing Mama(by Presidential Ball) [Bettor Pack A Pistol 15m(Bettor's Delight), Bite The Bullet 13g(Mach Three), Dancing Glenis 7m(A Rocknroll Dance), Jims Mama 10m(Big Jim(USA)), Major Mama 11m(Art Major), Rocknroll Mama 9m(A Rocknroll Dance), Sweet Mama 5m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- Clear View Racing No.7 Syndicate, F M Endacott ONZM, S R Endacott, C J Ryder
- Breeder:
- M J Stevens
- Comment:
- Contained on Cup Day but lands a beaut draw first-up following w'out win. Cover.

Starts
6
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$16,850
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$0.20
Place Dividend
$0.17
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 0 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 09/25 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 4 3/4 lengths 2-41.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Captains Secret
MR:2-00.8
57.5
Z Butcher
15 days
6th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/11
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.7
56.7
32L
4-5bk inr,off,well bk tn,battld wd
MAMA'S WISH - weakened final bend.
Z Butcher
17 days
5th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
11/11
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.2
55.2
4L
3-4bk inr,waitd tn,imprvd on inr
MAMA'S WISH - hampered by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.
S Phelan
15 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Jumal
MR:1-56.0
57.4
23L
Brk,bk,4-5bk inr,askd tn,no threat
MAMA'S WISH - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1500m. Weakened leaving the final bend.
S Phelan
6 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Abman
MR:1-58.2
57.4
Fired to ld,set terms,a class above
S Phelan
14 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
10/8
War Chief
MR:1-58.0
56.8
2.1L
4th otr,3-bk 1100,1x1 500,blkd,tidy
C Hackett
1st up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
9/10
Cyclone Rebel
MR:1-56.3
58.7
8.9L
Eased buried inr,off,held up,forget
MAMA'S WISH - held up throughout the run home.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Always B Miki-Hu Hu(by Christian Cullen) [Unnamed 4h(Art Major), Gotta Go Justdoit 15m(Jereme's Jet), Gotta Go Ya Hu 12g(Big Jim(USA)), Hu R U 13m(Jereme's Jet), Mach Hu 10g(Mach Three)]
- Owner:
- B C Madsen
- Breeder:
- Mrs S J Martin
- Comment:
- Good again last week and from another close marble is required on multiples.

Starts
24
Wins
2
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$48,950
Winning Stakes
$29,400
Win Dividend
$0.43
Place Dividend
$0.74
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 18 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 24 | 2 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 1 | 2 | Right | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
L Hollis
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/5
Prince Lincoln
MR:1-53.6
55.4
6.5L
3rd inr,3-bk,thru 200,chased in gap
GOTTA GO MIKI - lay inwards and raced inside and struck a track marker near the 1300m. Lay inwards and struck track markers near the 800m and again rounding the final bend. Driver L Hollis reported that the mare did not handle the bends.
L Hollis
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ Up to & including R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/8
Muchacho
MR:1-59.5
56.9
0.4L
wd,4-bk otr,wd cvr 700,4w,stern bid
L Hollis
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/8
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-57.7
57.5
2.6L
Slw,4-bk mrks,held up,bold late inr
GOTTA GO MIKI - marginally back from position at dispatch. Slow early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Raced over the final track marker in the run home when in restricted room.
L Hollis
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:2-02.3
58.7
L Hollis
98 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/7
Lincoln Wave
MR:1-54.0
56.9
14L
Gun run mrks,thru,brk 3rd 150m out
GOTTA GO MIKI - paced roughly then broke passing the 150m. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
L Hollis
R40 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:2-01.4
56.8
L Hollis
14 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
3/1
Clouding Over
MR:1-58.0
57.9
Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery
GOTTA GO MIKI - lay in and contacted track markers approaching the 1250m. Lay in again and lost ground approaching the 800m. Driver L Hollis was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner and with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
L Hollis
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/9
Arden's Memory
MR:1-56.3
59.1
16L
7th otr,3-bk bell,4th gap 400,solid
L Hollis
21 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/9
Always B Misty
MR:1-56.6
58.5
1.1L
Gun run mrks,thru,closed boldly inr
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Art Major-Sloane Square(by Christian Cullen) [Classic Elegance 5m(Art Major), English Rose 12m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Bruce Carter Bloodstock Limited, Mrs T M Hopkins
- Breeder:
- Bruce Carter Bloodstock Limited
- Gear:
- RD-Off
- Comment:
- Has had a w'out since 6 Mar resumption. Capable of a bold showing here from draw

Starts
3
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$5,413
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$0.53
Place Dividend
$0.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 1 | 0 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 09/25 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 1700m (4) 1 length 2-04.6 |
Race Starts
A Poutama
R39 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Allamericanplayer
MR:2-00.4
57.2
A Herlihy
169 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/6
Alecto
MR:2-40.6
57.5
7.3L
Sped to ld,trld 1550,couldn't spark
M White
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Big Herb
MR:2-01.8
57.2
A Poutama
13 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
1/1
Life Less Ordinary
MR:1-57.8
58.5
4th,4-bk inr,off,ld 900,held nicely
T Macfarlane
1st up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
12/13
Cyclone Rebel
MR:1-56.3
58.7
6.3L
8th otr,5-bk bell,off,ran on nicely
- Breeding:
- 3 bl g Bettor's Delight-Rockabilly Blues(by Rock N Roll Heaven) [Utah Jazz 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Forever Optimistic Syndicate
- Breeder:
- F J Price, K V Price
- Comment:
- Tidy first-up run here a fortnight ago. Any improvement takes his close tonight.

Starts
9
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$23,344
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.44
Place Dividend
$1.12
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 0 | Right | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 10/25 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
171 days
1st up
3YO+ Up to & including R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/2
Social Distancing
MR:1-58.8
58.7
2.7L
Wd,made ld,trld 1050,thru,fght well
UTAH BLAZE - raced wide early. Lay inwards contacting a track marker near the 300m.
M McKendry
R39 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Allamericanplayer
MR:2-00.4
57.2
M McKendry
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Imposing Sea
MR:2-03.6
59.2
T Williams
23 days
6th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.7
56.7
34L
3-4bk inr,held up 450,off,paddled
UTAH BLAZE - weakened final bend.
T Williams
2YO R40 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Jumal
MR:1-58.4
56.6
T Williams
9 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/2
Nikolai Ray
MR:1-58.9
57.9
Soon 1x1,out turn,too big
John Dunn
12 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/11
Jumal
MR:1-56.0
57.4
6.7L
7bk otr,3wd cvr rear,angld,good wd
T Williams
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Major Lazarus
MR:2-01.4
58.0
John Dunn
23 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
2/2
Freeze Frame
MR:1-58.9
57.3
85L
Trld,3-bk 1800,flat 700,dropped out
UTAH BLAZE - weakened from the 800m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the colt had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the horse had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Art Major-Lady Cherokee(by Sir Lincoln)
- Owner:
- Chester's Bloodstock Ltd
- Breeder:
- Chester's Bloodstock Ltd
- Comment:
- Found Oaks company too rich but runs prior strong. Must consider in this grade.

Starts
7
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$18,113
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.64
Place Dividend
$1.77
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | Right | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 03/26 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 3/4 length 2-45.2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Butcher
7 days
7th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
12/11
Cath
MR:2-00.1
59.6
8.9L
Nice sit otr,unable to quicken up
D Butcher
28 days
6th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8/8
Lulana
MR:1-56.4
57.2
1.5L
Soft trip mrks,thru lane,stout pegs
MISS CHEROKEE - lay in contacting track markers near the 250m.
D Butcher
14 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
Sammy Lincoln
MR:2-00.8
58.7
Held ld,dictated terms,too powerful
MISS CHEROKEE - Driver D Butcher advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
S Ottley
7 days
4th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/10
Miki's Deal
MR:1-57.0
57.6
23L
Wd cvr,prkd,cvr 1100,flat 400m out
MISS CHEROKEE - raced wide early and middle stages. Weakened final turn.
Z Butcher
65 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Nymbal
MR:1-58.1
57.0
3.1L
5th otr,prkd,into ld 1500,reeled in
MISS CHEROKEE - shifted outwards abruptly passing the 200m checking an outside runner. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
Z Butcher
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Secret Beach
MR:2-03.5
58.8
D Butcher
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Larissa Lily
MR:2-10.5
61.1
John Dunn
19 days
2nd up
2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
5/4
Buddy Good
MR:1-58.4
57.7
1.6L
Soft trip mrks,thru 200,bold effort
MISS CHEROKEE - lay outwards and had to be steadied when awkwardly placed to the inside of IT'S NOT KATHY over the concluding stages. Driver J Dunn advised he had difficulty steering the filly on several occasions.
D Butcher
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/9
Aunty Rose
MR:1-58.8
56.9
2.3L
1x1,3-bk 1450,off,closed boldly wd
GLORIA STEINEM - became awkwardly placed close to the back of MISS CHEROKEE near the 650m having to be steadied. When questioned regarding this and also the performance trainer/driver T Herlihy advised that the blinds had required attention by an attendant before the start but had then shifted during the running resulting in the filly racing greenly on several occasions proving difficult to steer.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Vincent(AUS)-Youshallnotpass(by American Ideal) [Hadmeablast 4m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M G Hughes, G J Hughes, W L Oliver
- Breeder:
- Mrs M K Twomey, E P Twomey, Mrs P C Green, B Hughes, Mrs M E Gre
- Gear:
- BL-Off
- Comment:
- No dash since maiden win at 2nd attempt and tough marble to use tonight. Risk.

Starts
4
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$10,365
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$2.25
Place Dividend
$1.38
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 1 | Right | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/26 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2200m (9) 3/4 length 2-42.7 |
Race Starts
J Dickie
21 days
4th up
3YO+ Up to & including R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/11
Social Distancing
MR:1-58.8
58.7
8.2L
Trld out,4-bk 1050,held up,no spark
MISS BRABANT - over-raced middle stages.
Brad Hewitt
8 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Fast
4/5
Bettor Reaction
MR:1-56.6
58.8
6L
Into trail early,outfinished on inr
J Dickie
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/4
Dolly Parton
MR:1-58.9
60.9
3 & 4-bk inr,off,wd 400,wdr,too big
J Dickie
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
3/4
Lulana
MR:2-00.4
56.8
3L
9th otr,1x1 1600,wd 800,prkd,chased
J Dickie
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Off Shore
MR:2-05.0
59.5
J Dickie
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Soundshell
MR:2-05.2
57.7
M McKendry
NON-WINNERS MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Venturesome Arden
MR:2-01.2
56.2
M McKendry
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Venturesome Arden
MR:2-04.7
58.2
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Always B Miki-Cullens Princess(by Mach Three) [Bumpy J 6h(A Rocknroll Dance), Gooddealehemily 11m(American Ideal), Goodealehmaddie 8m(Sportswriter), Lincoln La Moose 5g(Art Major), Miki Montana 7m(Always B Miki)]
- Owners:
- Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, I A Middleton, L D Myocevich, Green Machine Racing Syndicate, Excell Syndicate, Brad Baine, Alana Rabbitt, Est Margaret Rabbitt, Athenry Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Way too good for last week's rivals and if he can clear pegs looks a real chance

Starts
19
Wins
2
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$48,450
Winning Stakes
$19,250
Win Dividend
$0.45
Place Dividend
$0.86
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 2 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 17 | 2 | 7 | Distance | 15 | 2 | 6 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 19 | 2 | 8 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 1 | Right | 17 | 2 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/4
Gotta Go Miki
MR:1-53.6
55.4
Straight to ld,ran along,booted clr
H Orange
7 days
12th up
3YO+ Up to & including R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/6
Social Distancing
MR:1-58.8
58.7
0.7L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1050,thru,bold on mrks
PRINCE LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages.
P Ferguson
7 days
11th up
3YO+ Up to & including R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Muchacho
MR:1-59.5
56.9
7.1L
Held ld,eyed,hdd top,no response
PRINCE LINCOLN - shifted out under pressure leaving the final turn when leading. When questioned Driver P Ferguson could offer no explanation for the colt's performance.
P Ferguson
21 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/4
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-57.7
57.5
1.5L
Pshd thru to ld,cut dwn by lane rnr
N Delany
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Words
MR:2-01.7
57.6
P Ferguson
77 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5/6
Chanel Noire
MR:1-56.2
58.8
11L
1x1,prkd,cvr 1100,off top,no punch
H Orange
9 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Clouding Over
MR:1-58.5
58.5
7.5L
7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 550,4w,bttld on
PRINCE LINCOLN - when questioned regarding the performance driver H Orange advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation.
H Orange
12 days
7th up
2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
2/3
Buddy Good
MR:1-58.4
57.7
1.3L
6th,6-bk inr,off,wd cvr 350,strong
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Captain Crunch-Veste(by Christian Cullen) [Captains Treasure 5m(Captaintreacherous), Invisible 6g(Always B Miki), It's All About Faith 8g(Captaintreacherous), Purest Silk 11m(Rocknroll Hanover), Shanocon 12h(Bettor's Delight), Yorkshire 10g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
- Owners:
- Organ Donation Saves Lives Syndicate, Zinnycef Syndicate, Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, R Hassall, Mrs C Hassall, Nevele R Stud Ltd, Thunderbolt Syndicate, J P Watson, Hasson Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Hardwood Breeding Syndicate
- Comment:
- Safely held off rough draws since game 2nd here, 17 Apr. Can spice up exotics.

Starts
25
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$44,983
Winning Stakes
$30,250
Win Dividend
$1.46
Place Dividend
$0.90
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 4 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 22 | 3 | 4 | Distance | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 25 | 4 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 22 | 3 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
7 days
25th up
3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/2
Prince Lincoln
MR:1-53.6
55.4
9.5L
Eased,rear otr,bt straggler on mrks
J J Dunn
14 days
24th up
3YO+ Up to & including R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/5
Social Distancing
MR:1-58.8
58.7
3.8L
10th otr,5-bk bell,held up,late wd
J J Dunn
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
3/5
Chanel Noire
MR:2-00.8
57.2
0.8L
Wd,1x1,prkd 1750,cvr 1050,wd,gritty
BIG HERB - Driver J Dunn was spoken to advisedly and reminded of his obligation to drive his horse out to the end of the race.
Pete McMullen
14 days
22nd up
4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Fast
3/3
Bettor Reaction
MR:1-56.6
58.8
7.2L
Cut breeze the trip,effort told
J J Dunn
8 days
21st up
3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5/5
Lincoln Wave
MR:1-54.0
56.9
2.4L
Wd,up prkd thru'out,stuck on gamely
A Harrison
14 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
4/3
Another Collect
MR:1-56.6
57.5
Wd,up prkd thru'out,ld 100,staunch
J J Dunn
76 days
19th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
3/5
The Night Fox
MR:1-57.7
57.3
2.7L
Eased,rear otr,4-bk,wdst top,useful
Z Butcher
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Miki's Courage
MR:2-01.8
57.2
J J Dunn
R44 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Time For Change
MR:2-02.9
56.3
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Dana Delany(by Tintin In America) [Tenacious D 6g(Raging Bull), Validation 2f(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- F Tong, W R Pengelly, Mark Purdon
- Breeder:
- S L Langrope
- Comment:
- Showed ability last campaign. Unbeaten in w'outs and bright hope despite draw.

Starts
6
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$30,575
Winning Stakes
$22,000
Win Dividend
$0.93
Place Dividend
$1.05
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 2 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 02/25 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 length 2-26.8 | |
| 09/25 Oamaru 2YO MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-23.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
Mark Purdon
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Turn O The Tide
MR:2-01.4
57.5
A Herlihy
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Mick Konstantin
MR:2-04.7
58.4
Mark Purdon
15 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.7
56.7
4.9L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,4th inr tn,peakd
INCENTIVISE - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver M Purdon was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
Mark Purdon
2YO R40 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Jumal
MR:1-58.4
56.6
C Ferguson
24 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9/9
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.2
55.2
21L
3wd,prkd 1250,1x1 650,flat tn,tired
INCENTIVISE - raced wide early.
C Ferguson
19 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
1/1
Fugitive
MR:1-57.3
57.2
2.5L
Led,trld 1700,waited,steady inr
Mark Purdon
212 days
1st up
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
Get Seaside Lucky
MR:1-55.7
56.0
Last,1x1 bell,out trn,easy work
Mark Purdon
2YO R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Missing In Action
MR:2-00.5
57.6
R Houghton
2YO MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Smackdown
MR:2-00.7
58.5
- Breeding:
- 10 b g Live Or Die-Shezaclassact(by In The Pocket) [Loud An Proud 14g(Bettor's Delight), Spook 17g(Dream Away(USA))]
- Owners:
- J Brownlee, Mrs L E Brownlee
- Breeder:
- B L Hill, Mrs M Hill
- Comment:
- Gallant Camb success last week but faces a tricky alley to use up in grade here.

Starts
81
Wins
7
Seconds
6
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$80,805
Winning Stakes
$48,400
Win Dividend
$0.85
Place Dividend
$0.56
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 80 | 7 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 41 | 5 | 0 | Distance | 18 | 2 | 4 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 81 | 7 | 12 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 39 | 2 | 12 | Right | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Brownlee
21 days
26th up
R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Moenui Miss
MR:2-00.0
59.4
5th inr,off,wd rear 500,wdst,too gd
TUGAWAR - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Had to be restrained entering the first bend when placed in restricted room. Paced roughly near the 1300m losing ground.
J Brownlee
10 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Bell Fire
MR:2-00.1
59.3
0.7L
Wd,prkd,ld 1400,dictated,run down
TUGAWAR - Driver J Brownlee was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
J Brownlee
11 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2100m
Good
7/8
Commander Lincoln
MR:2-08.1
62.8
19L
6th pegg,5-bk 1600,off,never ran on
J Dickie
21 days
23rd up
3YO+ R39 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
5/5
Midfrew Lando
MR:2-00.6
58.6
13L
Prkd,into ld 1800,hdd top,no answer
TUGAWAR - weakened leaving the final bend.
J Brownlee
20 days
22nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/7
Lincoln Maree
MR:1-56.7
57.8
5.2L
Eeased,rear to trn,fair effort mid
A Poutama
9 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Caulfield
MR:2-04.5
58.8
1x1,3-bk 1200,wd cvr top,up shadows
J Brownlee
5 days
20th up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Dominus
MR:2-00.0
59.2
6.1L
Prkd,cvr,3-bk 1700,wd rear,bt slows
P Ferguson
26 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Lincoln Wave
MR:2-03.0
57.8
6.4L
3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to quicken up
TUGAWAR - paced roughly for several strides shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered near the 1500m.
J Brownlee
11 days
18th up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/6
Proviseur
MR:1-57.8
57.8
18L
Brk badly early,tacked on,no extra
TUGAWAR - required assistance by an attendant prior to the start after having become fractious. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final turn.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g American Ideal-Dana Maguire(by McArdle) [Henry Hu 10g(American Ideal), Kango 9g(American Ideal), The C E O 12g(Gotta Go Cullect), Third Time 7g(He's Watching)]
- Owners:
- Est E B Brodie, Mrs M H Brodie
- Breeder:
- E B Brodie, Mrs M H Brodie
- Comment:
- Raced too keenly when well beaten here, 1 May. Capable of better but draw tests.

Starts
7
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$22,198
Winning Stakes
$18,150
Win Dividend
$0.83
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 2 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 7 | 2 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 1 | Right | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts
B Orange
8 days
7th up
3YO+ R44 to R60 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
Mako
MR:1-57.3
58.6
22L
Prkd,ld,trld 1400,over-raced,wilted
BUDDY GOOD - over-raced when being restrained to take cover near the 1400m. Continued to over-race for a period thereafter. Weakened final bend and lay inwards contacting track markers hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange confirmed the gelding had over-raced which had taken its toll.
Z Butcher
21 days
6th up
3YO+ R39 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/3
Franco Miki
MR:1-57.8
58.1
Wd,3-bk otr,wd cvr 600,breezed past
A Herlihy
6 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Lulana
MR:1-55.3
58.3
14L
Wd cvr,prkd,cvr,prkd 1300,wknd out
BUDDY GOOD - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final turn.
D Butcher
86 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Chanel Noire
MR:1-56.2
58.8
0.8L
Trld,off to ld 1150,dictated,cut bk
D Butcher
13 days
3rd up
2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
3/2
It's Not Kathy
MR:1-58.4
57.7
Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd 900,dug deepest
D Butcher
20 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/2
Katama
MR:1-56.7
58.6
1.1L
Wd cvr,posted 1100,loomed,tough bid
BUDDY GOOD - raced wide without cover throughout.
D Butcher
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Black Beauty
MR:1-58.8
58.0
5.9L
Eased,rear otr,plggd away in gap
- Breeding:
- 4 br m Captain Crunch-Chanel(by Bettor's Delight) [Genuine Imitation 3f(Downbytheseaside)]
- Owner:
- D L Thompson
- Breeder:
- Est J W Smolenski
- Comment:
- Seeking hat-trick tonight after lower-grade successes. Minors best from 2nd row.

Starts
7
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$30,188
Winning Stakes
$24,750
Win Dividend
$1.66
Place Dividend
$1.29
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 3 | 2 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 1 | Right | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
21 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
1/1
Big Herb
MR:2-00.8
57.2
Nice sit otr,angled 4w top,powerful
H Orange
35 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/5
Buddy Good
MR:1-56.2
58.8
Eased,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr,punishing
H Orange
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/1
Social Distancing
MR:2-00.9
57.0
6.2L
3rd inr,3-bk,keen,off 650,wd,no fin
CHANEL NOIRE - when questioned regarding the performance driver H Orange advised the mare had over-raced during the running with the effort taking its toll.
Z Butcher
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R37 to R47 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/2
Rushkinoff
MR:1-57.1
57.3
0.4L
Ld out,trld 1500,thru,strong claim
Z Butcher
294 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
It's Not Kathy
MR:2-00.9
58.1
3rd inr,1x1,prkd,cvr,chkd,3rd,tough
CHANEL NOIRE - Driver Z Butcher was shown the replay and warned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1700m which resulted in JUST JAMES having to be steadied and conceding its position. Checked by a breaking runner near the 450m.
Z Butcher
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Ms Collins
MR:2-01.2
56.8
Z Butcher
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Princess Of Savoy
MR:2-01.0
55.7
3.9L
Straight to ld,got terms,gunned dwn
CHANEL NOIRE - lay outwards over the concluding stages despite the efforts of Driver Z Butcher.
Z Butcher
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Sweet Mia
MR:1-58.7
60.0
0.3L
Soon ld,dictated terms,rough,cut bk
CHANEL NOIRE - veered inwards passing the 150m when leading but was immediately corrected by Driver Z Butcher.
Z Butcher
NON-WINNERS MR45 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
Debrief
MR:2-03.9
58.0